Chapter XV

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From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

plural of “affect” — the conscious subjective aspect of feeling or emotion

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Beyond these alterations, the book contains little that is new.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

for the reason that

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond these alterations, the book contains little that is new.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Beyond these alterations, the book contains little that is new.

the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

divisible by two

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

beyond normal limits

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

of a person; just and impartial; not prejudiced

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Beyond these alterations, the book contains little that is new.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

immediately past

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Beyond these alterations, the book contains little that is new.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

a brief written record

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

a human being

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

plural of “phrase” — an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification)

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

coming after or following

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Beyond these alterations, the book contains little that is new.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Each new note affects the old sequence, which thus requires to be ordered anew.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The book might be handsomer, he says; but he notes that he has omitted some excessive phrases, and even dropped a passage or two which had not stood the test of time; and now he feels that the volume proves itself to any fair-minded person.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FRIENDS AND FAME In October, 1867, the new volume appeared; it was intended to replace the former final edition of 1860, and in itself was now regarded as final.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.

a late time of life

From this reading Whitman wrote home to his mother that at last he had finished his re-arrangings and corrections, for good.[458] But he was mistaken; for because the book was a whole, every page which he added to it in succeeding years entailed a new revision of the rest.